The Guardian – Travel eased but UK surge in cases sparks fear in EU

The Guardian says ministers “sought to rescue to the summer holiday season” – but it “risked being immediately undermined” after some European leaders said they would toughen their own border measures. The paper reports that some cabinet figures are concerned about a rush of people trying to bring forward their second doses after ministers said people returning from amber countries will be able to avoid isolation later this summer if they have had both jabs.

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